Posted by Maria Ruiz on 12/07/18
Practice situational awareness as part of your holiday travel plans
At Christmastime, families come together to spend this blessed season surrounded by their loved ones, and for many families, this involves some travel. Parents with young children who are hitting the roads or the airways should be practicing situational ... Read More »
Posted by Maria Ruiz on 11/19/18
DID YOU KNOW?
Developing a family fire plan for evacuation can save lives. Children should be a part of the planning, and should know which exits to use to get out of the house and where to meet once they are safely outside. Smoke detectors and fire extinguishers should ... Read More »
Posted by Maria Ruiz on 10/26/18
DID YOU KNOW? Mutual Respect is Key for Friendships
Your child will make many friends throughout his lifetime. As children grow, their interests change and develop, and they meet many new people along the way. But as children make new friends, mutual respect should be the guiding principle of ... Read More »
Posted by Maria Ruiz on 9/20/18
Since 2004, the Office of Safeguard the Children of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has trained more than 329,000 adults in the VIRTUS® child abuse prevention adult awareness programs and more than 1.4 million children and young people in the children’s program. More than 168,000 adults have been fingerprinted ... Read More »
Posted by Maria Ruiz on 9/20/18
Archbishop Gomez Urges Prayers for Victims and New Efforts to Purify the Church
The recent reports regarding abuse in the Church serve as a reminder of the importance of continuing our efforts to be diligent in the prevention of abuse in our Church and in society. Our prayers and ... Read More »
Posted by Maria Ruiz on 9/09/18
Watch for signs of anxiety in your child
Everyone has had an anxious moment or two in their lives, but many people — even kids — struggle with daily anxiety. Anxiety can be a contributing factor in depression, and even if it’s not that severe, it can make day-to-day activities ... Read More »
Posted by Maria Ruiz on 8/30/18
As a family, you should have a list of family emergency phone numbers that your children know from an early age. Review these numbers together a few times a year. Children should know their parents’ cell and work phone numbers, and they should know who to call — and ... Read More »
Posted by Maria Ruiz on 8/22/18
Safety tips for kids playing sports this school year.
Sports seasons start early, even for young children, and while it’s great that they’re out getting exercise and learning new skills, safety is still a top priority. It’s recommended that all children who are playing school sports have an annual ... Read More »
Posted by Maria Ruiz on 6/06/18
To find more information about the Archdiocese of Los Angeles "Did You Know?" bulletins, please visit their website:
ADLA - Did You Know?
Keeping children safe during summer
Published on 6/4/2018
During the summer, children may spend time at a camp or program. It is important to monitor ... Read More »